| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $245.83 | 10.832% | $272.4583 | $272.46 | $272.45 | $272.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $10.91 | 8.584% | $11.8465 | $11.85 | $11.85 | $11.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $232.69 | 6.124% | $246.9399 | $246.94 | $246.95 | $246.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $28.31 | 4.317% | $29.5321 | $29.53 | $29.55 | $29.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $125.27 | 9.531% | $137.2095 | $137.21 | $137.20 | $137.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $208.51 | 5.864% | $220.737 | $220.74 | $220.75 | $220.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $217.45 | 13.325% | $246.4252 | $246.43 | $246.45 | $246.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,068.97 | $1,165.1485 | $1,165.16 | $1,165.20 | $1,165.00 | |